INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
• These instructions are for a standard double-hung
window. You will need to modify them for other
types of windows.
• The air conditioner can be installed without the
side curtain panels if needed to fit in a narrow
window. See the window opening dimensions.
• All supporting parts must be secured to firm wood,
masonry or metal.
• The electrical outlet must be within reach of the
power cord.
• Follow the dimensions in the table and illustration
for your model.
Models
QHC08
QHC10, QHC12
(With side curtain panels)
2.
A storm window frame will not allow the air
conditioner to tilt toward the outside, and will keep
it from draining properly. To adjust for this, attach a
piece of wood to the sill.
WIDTH: 2
LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the window
frame.
THICKNESS: To determine the thickness, place
than the top of the storm window frame or the vinyl
frame.
Attach securely with nails or screws provided by the
installer.
than storm
window
frame
Storm window
frame
10
A
B
15 1/16" min
24"-38"
15 5/8" min
26 1/8" - 37 3/4"
A
B
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Wood
Sill
Vinyl frame
3.
A. Install the top mounting rail with 4 Type A screws
from the outside of the case.
Top Mounting rail
B. Apply the weather seals provided to the bottom,
top and sides of the window to the seal around the
perimeter of the air conditioner.
Cut and apply
weather strip to
front and bottom
edge of window
frame.
Cut and apply
weather strip to
back edge of
the window sill.
Slide the side curtain panels into the side panel rails.
D. Slide left and right side curtain frames into top and
bottom rails. Make sure that side curtains snap into
side of the frames.
Bottom
mounting
rail
Cut and apply
a weather strip
to side of the
curtain frame
(one on each
side).
C.
Snap curtain
into frame
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